Scientific Study Proves Granola Gourmet™ Energy Bars are Low GI

Good News for your Health.
Are you concerned about your blood sugar levels?

There are these scientists who developed the concept of the Glycemic Index (GI); they tested Granola Gourmet’s Energy Bars (singles) on people with type 2 diabetes in a controlled clinical trial to determine their GI values.  They are low GI.

Important announcement about blood sugar levels.
  • According to (Cara B. Ebbeling et al 2003), foods with a low Glycemic Index (GI) release carbohydrates more slowly into the blood stream, thereby keeping blood sugar more stable.
  • Low GI foods have the ability to help stabilize and reduce fluctuations in blood sugar levels (JC Brand, et al, 1985).
  • On a scale where a GI of 70 and higher is considered high GI, and 55 and lower is low GI, Granola Gourmet’s 4Real Energy Bars had Glycemic Index values of only 19 to 25.
  • Granola Gourmet Energy Bars are low GI.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only. Granola Gourmet does not treat, cure or prevent diabetes or any disease, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

 

Heart Healthy Eating – Preventing Heart Disease

Heart Healthy Eating Can Prevent Heart Disease

February is Heart Health Month

Granola Gourmet offers these tips to help you find heart healthy choices.

  1. Reduce Sodium (salt) in your food. The American Heart Association recommends that healthy adults eat less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day (about a teaspoon).
  2. Limiting unhealthy fats and cholesterol is the most important step you can take to reduce your blood cholesterol and lower your risk of coronary artery disease. Polyunsaturated & Monounsaturated are the two unsaturated  fats that appear to not raise LDL cholesterol. Some examples of foods that contain these include nuts and seeds such as almonds, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, salmon, trout, herring, avocados, olives, walnuts and liquid vegetable oils such as olive, canola and sunflower.
  3. Omega-3 fatty acids can lower blood fats called triglycerides. You’ll find omega-3 fatty acid sources in flaxseeds, oats and almonds.
  4. Fiber, particularly whole grains, and other nutrients help you regulate blood pressure and improve heart health. Flaxseeds are high in both fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower your total blood cholesterol.
  5. Top heart healthy foods are all top-performers in protecting your heart and blood vessels. They include: flaxseeds, oatmeal, almonds, blueberries, strawberries and cranberries.

For those looking to eat heart healthy, Granola Gourmet energy bars contribute to a heart healthy diet. They are very low sodium (less than 35mg) and contain top heart healthy ingredients: oats, almonds, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, blueberries, cranberries, strawberries and olive oil.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only. Granola Gourmet does not treat, cure or prevent diabetes or any disease, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

New Year, New You: Get Healthy with Winter Snacks

New Products, New Year, New You: Healthy Winter Snacks

You don’t have to search any further to get healthier in the New Year.   If you want to eat healthy, yet still feel like you aren’t missing anything, you can grab some healthy snacks to treat yourself with while on the go that doesn’t spoil easily. You can keep them in your handbag, backpack, brief-case, jacket pocket or car.

Granola Gourmet offers snackers healthier choices.

  1. Looking for snacks to satisfy your children’s sweet tooth while avoiding the high fat, sugar and sodium content of the snack foods your kids are tempted to eat; grab a Granola Gourmet energy bar that is low in fat, sugar and sodium.
  2. If you are an Athlete wanting to refuel Granola Gourmet bars satisfy hunger and make you feel satiated longer, since they contain Low Glycemic impact carbs and are low in sugar.
  3. Instead of sugary cereals, grab a Granola Gourmet energy bar made with 100% natural ingredients, Whole Grains in addition to Omega-3′s.
  4. For those of you who have special dietary requirements looking for snacks that are free of wheat, dairy, very low sodium, kosher, vegetarian and vegan can pick up a tasty and healthy Granola Gourmet energy bar that fits all of those dietary needs and is ready to grab for on the go.

NOVEMBER IS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

AS WE OBSERVE DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH AND WORLD DIABETES DAY; GRANOLA GOURMET CONTINUES TO CONTRIBUTE TO HELP FIGHT DIABETES!

Every 20 seconds someone is diagnosed with Diabetes. That is more than 4,300 friends, neighbors, co-workers, or family members everyday.  We need to stop diabetes now. 24 million children and adults in the United States live with diabetes 57 million Americans are at risk for type 2 diabetes 1 out of every 3 children born today will face a future with diabetes if current trends continue.

Diabetes is a chronic, debilitating disease affecting every organ system. There are two major types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone that enables people to get energy from food. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which a person’s body still produces insulin but is unable to use it effectively.
November 14th is World Diabetes Day, Granola Gourmet is joining the United Nations and the global Diabetes community in observing this day. Urging the public to learn more about the symptoms and devastating effects of this preventable disease, and encouraging them to support research leading to a cure for diabetes and its complications.
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To learn more about family health history and preventing type 2 diabetes, check out National Diabetes Education Program, (NDEP’s) risk tests. Visit www.YourDiabetesInfo.org or call 1-888-693-NDEP (6337)
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The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has built a nationwide network of Advocates who are dedicated to finding a cure for type 1 diabetes.  For more information or to become involved go to: www.jdrf.org You can also join a walk to cure diabetes in November; to find a city near you: www.walk.jdrf.org
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We invite you to join the American Diabetes Association in a national movement to Stop Diabetes – help us confront it, fight it, and most importantly, stop it. www.diabetes.org
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only. Granola Gourmet does not treat, cure or prevent diabetes or any disease, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Healthy Back to School Snacks and Breakfast

Granola Gourmet Provides Healthy Back to School Snacks and Breakfast

  • Instead of sugary cereals, grab a Granola Gourmet Energy Bar made with 100%natural ingredients, including 391mg Omega 3’s and 13 grams of  whole grains per bar
  • If you have food allergies and need to stay away from wheat or dairy (these do contain almonds)
  • When at school you are looking for satisfying snack, that also keeps your kids going, energy foods that hold up well in a locker
  • Your kids come home from school and are hungry before dinner and need something to satisfy their sweet tooth, but you want your kids to avoid the high fat, sugar and sodium content of some popular protein bars and snacks

Hot Summer Snack

Granola Gourmet Provides Healthy Treat for Road Trips, Camp, Snacks and Breakfast

You don’t have to hunt for treats that won’t bust your bikini diets anymore.  As you, your family and friends enjoy the summer, you may be seeking great tasting healthy snacks to treat yourself with.  Granola Gourmet energy bars offer you a snack  that you can grab while on the go and not have to be concerned with goodies that spoil.

  •  Instead of sugary cereals, grab a Granola Gourmet Energy Bar made with 100% natural ingredients, including 391mg Omega 3’s and 13 grams of whole grains per bar
  •  If you have food allergies and need to stay away from wheat or dairy looking for very low sodium content (these do contain almonds)
  • You are out at a pool or on a picnic and need something to satisfy your sweet tooth, but want to avoid the high fat, sugar and sodium content of some popular protein bars
  •  For those of you who are looking for foods prepared with low Glycemic Index ingredients, there is actually an option that tastes good
  •  If you are an athlete and want to refuel, you’ll be looking to satisfy your hunger and feel satiated longer
  • When going on a road trip or at the beach and tired of limp prepared foods or processed foods, you’ll want to taste real oats, chocolate, or fruit.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only. Granola Gourmet does not treat, cure or prevent diabetes or any disease, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Help Stop Diabetes!

What will you do to Stop Diabetes sm?  Know your risk.  Get involved with the American Diabetes Association Alert Day!  Tuesday, March 23rd

One in four Americans has Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes and doesn’t know it. Ask your doctor for the quick painless test.   To find out how to get involved and how to Stop Diabetes, go to the ADA Stop Diabetes website:   http://stopdiabetes.diabetes.org
Granola Gourmet supports the fight!

Carb Alert: 3 of 3

Misleading food claims “Fat Free” many may NOT be Healthy.

Beware of fat-free products

Per gram, fat has more than twice the calories of carbohydrate or protein. If you’re trying to lose weight, fat-free foods might sound like just the ticket. But don’t be fooled by “fat-free” food labels.

  • Fat-free can still have carbohydrates. Fat-free foods can have more carbohydrates and contain nearly as many calories as the standard version of the same food. The lesson? You guessed it. Compare food labels for fat-free and standard products carefully before you make a decision.

And remember that the amount of total fat listed on a food label doesn’t tell the whole story. Look for a breakdown of types of fat.

  • Choose healthier fats. Although still high in calories, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help lower your cholesterol and protect your heart.
  • Limit unhealthy fats. Saturated and trans fats raise your cholesterol and increase your risk of heart disease.

By Mayo Clinic staffMayoClinic.comgives users access to the expertise and knowledge of the more than 3,300 physicians and scientists of Mayo Clinic.

Fat Free/ Nonfat

The FDA regulations require reporting fatty acids expressed as triglycerides. In a strict interpretation, monoglycerides and diglycerides are not considered “fat”, and information about the saturation of their fatty acid components is omitted from the nutrition label.

Although there is a note at the bottom of the label:” adds a negligible amount of fat”, meaning triglycerides. The weight of the monoglycerides and diglycerides (and their Calories) are ignored there is no reporting requirement. One serving of 14 grams has less than 0.5 grams of each: fat (triglycerides), carbohydrate (rice starch), and protein (gelatin). Therefore, all the values may be rounded to zero!  Look at the Nutrition Facts: Total Fat 0g, Total Carbohydrate 0g, Protein 0g.  A serving of 14 grams only has 5 reported Calories.

Be aware of claims- 100% Natural, Fat Free, non Fat…Many food products prominently display enticing words. to make them appealing to the consumer.   The FDA requires the nutrition facts and ingredients list to be included on the packaging.  If you are counting on the claims on the package, to determine if the claims are accurate, you can review the nutritional info.

 

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only. Granola Gourmet does not treat, cure or prevent diabetes or any disease, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Carb Alert: 2 of 3

Sugar Free may NOT be Low Glycemic

Put sugar-free products in their place

  • Sugar-free doesn’t mean carbohydrate-free. Sugar-free foods may play a role in your diabetes diet — but sugar-free doesn’t mean carbohydrate-free. When you’re choosing between standard products and their sugar-free counterparts, compare the food labels side by side. If the sugar-free product has noticeably fewer carbohydrates, the sugar-free product might be the better choice. But if there’s little difference in carbohydrate grams between the two foods, let taste — or price — be your guide.
  • No sugar added, but not necessarily no carbohydrates. The same caveat applies to products sporting a “no sugar added” label. Although these foods don’t contain high-sugar ingredients and no sugar is added during processing or packaging, foods without added sugar may still be high in carbohydrates.
  • Sugar alcohols contain carbohydrates and calories, too. Likewise, products that contain sugar alcohols — such as sorbitol, xylitol and mannitol — aren’t necessarily low in carbohydrates or calories.
  • By Mayo Clinic staffMayoClinic.comgives users access to the expertise and knowledge of the more than 3,300 physicians and scientists of Mayo Clinic.

Other names for sugar

  • If you are concerned about your intake of sugars, make sure that added sugars are not listed as one of the first few ingredients. Other names for added sugars include: corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, maltose, dextrose, sucrose,  and maple syrup.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only. Granola Gourmet does not treat, cure or prevent diabetes or any disease, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Carb Alert: 1 of 3

Interpreting Nutrition Labels

Start with the list of ingredients

    • Keep an eye out for heart-healthy ingredients such as whole-wheat flour, soy and oats. Monounsaturated fats — such as olive, canola or peanut oils — promote heart health, too.
    • Avoid unhealthy ingredients, too, such as hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oil.
    • Keep in mind that ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. The main (heaviest) ingredient is listed first, followed by other ingredients used in lesser amounts.

Consider carbs in context

    • If your meal plan is based on carbohydrate counting, food labels become an essential tool for meal planning.
    • Don’t miss out on high-fiber foods. Pay special attention to high-fiber foods. Although the grams of sugar and fiber are counted as part of the grams of total carbohydrate, the count can sometimes be misleading. If a food has 5 grams or more fiber in a serving, the American Diabetes Association recommends subtracting the fiber grams from the total grams of carbohydrate for a more accurate estimate of the product’s carbohydrate content.
    • Look at total carbohydrate, not just sugar. Evaluate the grams of total carbohydrate — which includes sugar, complex carbohydrate and fiber — rather than only the grams of sugar. If you zero in on sugar content, you could miss out on nutritious foods naturally high in sugar, such as fruit and milk. And you might overdo foods with no natural or added sugar but plenty of carbohydrate, such as certain cereals and grains.

Do the math

  • Pay attention to serving sizes. The serving sizes listed on food labels may be different from the serving sizes in your meal plan. If you eat twice the serving size listed on the label, you also double the calories, fat, carbohydrate, protein, sodium and other contents.
  • By Mayo Clinic staff Mayo Clinic.com gives users access to the expertise and knowledge of the more than 3,300 physicians and scientists of Mayo Clinic.
  • GRANOLA GOURMET (www.granolagourmet.com)makes gourmet energy bars for diabetics and their families. Founded by a diabetic of 15 years and involving the entire family we’ve hit on a new unique product which is now in many natural food stores including Whole Foods in the west.
  • Granola Gourmet energy bars are endorsed by Diabetes specialists, Cardiologists, Pediatricians and Cancer Experts. They have no sodium, no dairy and no wheat. They are an energy bar and don’t have the high sugar, fat and sodium content of some popular protein bars.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only. Granola Gourmet does not treat, cure or prevent diabetes or any disease, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.